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Job Location drjobs

Lawrence - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 32405 - 51686

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Position Number:
County: Lawrence
Posting End Date: 05/19/2025

Anticipated Starting Salary: $32405.00

DCFS

Hiring Official: Sherry Mangrum

Special Work Conditions: The DHS PA must operate a motor vehicle safely according to applicable laws at any time of day or night; have reliable personal transportation; extensive instate travel ability; maintain a valid drivers license and current auto insurance; ability to work with families who are experiencing poverty addiction and/or some type of neglectful or abusive situation; to lift weight (i.e. picking up children) up to 50 lbs.; ability to transport children and adults ability to deal with complex situations and problem solve those situations ability to deal with stressful situations.


The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones take applications protect children or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus working for the State has great perks including a pension maternity leave paid state holidays and much more. At DHS we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

Class Code: M090C

Grade: GS03

FLSA Status: NONEXEMPT

Salary Range: $32405.00 $51686.00

Summary

The Department of Human Services (DHS) Program Assistant is responsible for providing social services to program recipients and support for families. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Teaches and demonstrates living skills to clients such as budgeting cooking menu planning housekeeping and child care. Transports clients and/or family members for medical dental educational and counseling appointments. Aides clients in locating resources by contacting organizations or agencies for assistance. Assists with developing and monitoring behavior plans parenting/anger management classes and maintaining narratives detailing action taken on behalf of the client/family. Participates in training clients in employment skills by providing materials and tools monitoring work assignments and providing direct assistance when needed. Attends staff and mandatory trainings. Schedules monitors and documents family visits. Performs clerical duties such as answering the telephone routing calls receiving referrals for clients typing documents filing and handling mail. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of agency and community resource organizations. Knowledge of applicable computer functions and applications. Ability to teach or model functional living skills. Ability to observe and evaluate contacts and case development. Ability to interview clients and collect and evaluate data. Ability to prepare and present oral and written information.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus one year of experience in a socialservice related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy age disability citizenship national origin genetic information military or veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Employment Type

Full Time

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